Simvastatin Prescribing at BIRBECK MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,521
Total Quantity
170.0K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+106.6%
BIRBECK MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 3,521 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,587 to the NHS. This is 106.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
262
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,521 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 170,030 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,587 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +106.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,521 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +106.6% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.